"WandaVision" leads the way on the TV side
The MTV Movie & TV Awards–which will span ceremonies on consecutive days (May 16 & 17)–saw Borat Subsequent Moviefilm lead the feature tally with three nominations, followed by Judas and the Black Messiah with two.
On the TV side, WandaVision racked up the most noms with five, while Emily in Paris, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and The Boys trail just behind with three each.
On May 16, MTV will air the 2021 Movie & TV Awards telecast from the Palladium in Los Angeles, honoring the biggest and best in film and television. The following night, May 17, is the inaugural Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted, a celebration of all things reality TV.
Here’s a full rundown of nominations for both evenings:
SCRIPTED CATEGORIES:
BEST MOVIE
- Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
- Judas and the Black Messiah
- Promising Young Woman
- Soul
- To All the Boys: Always and Forever
BEST SHOW
- Bridgerton
- Cobra Kai
- Emily in Paris
- The Boys
- WandaVision
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MOVIE
- Carey Mulligan: Promising Young Woman
- Chadwick Boseman: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
- Daniel Kaluuya: Judas and the Black Messiah
- Sacha Baron Cohen: The Trial of the Chicago 7
- Zendaya: Malcolm & Marie
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHOW
- Anya Taylor-Joy: The Queen’s Gambit
- Elizabeth Olsen: WandaVision
- Elliot Page: The Umbrella Academy
- Emma Corrin: The Crown
- Michaela Coel: I May Destroy You
BEST HERO
- Anthony Mackie: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Gal Gadot: Wonder Woman 1984
- Jack Quaid: The Boys
- Pedro Pascal: The Mandalorian
- Teyonah Parris: WandaVision
BEST KISS
- Chase Stokes & Madelyn Cline: Outer Banks
- Jodie Comer & Sandra Oh: Killing Eve
- Lily Collins & Lucas Bravo: Emily in Paris
- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Jaren Lewison: Never Have I Ever
- Rege-Jean Page & Phoebe Dynevor: Bridgerton
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
- Annie Murphy: Schitt’s Creek
- Eric Andre: Bad Trip
- Issa Rae: Insecure
- Jason Sudeikis: Ted Lasso
- Leslie Jones: Coming 2 America
BEST VILLAIN
- Aya Cash: The Boys
- Ewan McGregor: Birds of Prey
- Giancarlo Esposito: The Mandalorian
- Kathryn Hahn: WandaVision
- Nicholas Hoult: The Great
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
- Antonia Gentry: Ginny & Georgia
- Ashley Park: Emily in Paris
- Maria Bakalova: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
- Paul Mescal: Normal People
- Rege-Jean Page: Bridgerton
BEST FIGHT
- Final Funhouse Fight: Birds of Prey
- Finale House Fight: Cobra Kai
- Starlight, Queen Maeve, Kimiko vs. Stormfront: The Boys
- Wanda vs. Agatha: WandaVision
- Final Fight vs. Steppenwolf: Zack Snyder’s Justice League
MOST FRIGHTENED PERFORMANCE
- Elisabeth Moss: The Invisible Man
- Jurnee Smollett: Lovecraft Country
- Simona Brown: Behind Her Eyes
- Victoria Pedretti: Scripted The Haunting of Bly Manor
- Vince Vaughn: Freaky
BEST DUO
- Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo: Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar
- Anthony Mackie & Sebastian Stan: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Pedro Pascal & Grogu/Baby Yoda: The Mandalorian
- Lily Collins & Ashley Park: Emily in Paris
- Sacha Baron Cohen & Maria Bakalova: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
UNSCRIPTED CATEGORIES:
BEST DOCU-REALITY SHOW
- Below Deck Mediterranean
- Black Ink Crew New York
- Bling Empire Unscripted
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation
- Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
BEST DATING SHOW
- 90 Day Fiancé
- Ex On The Beach
- Love Is Blind
- Ready to Love
- The Bachelorette
BEST REALITY CAST
- 90 Day Fiancé
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation
- Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
BEST COMPETITION SERIES
- Legendary
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- The Challenge
- The Circle
- The Masked Singer
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW
- eliciousness
- Fixer Upper: Welcome Home
- Making The Cut
- Nailed It!
- Queer Eye
BEST NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES
- Bling Empire
- Cardi Tries
- Selena + Chef
- The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
- VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition
BEST TALK / TOPICAL SHOW
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh
- Red Table Talk
- The Breakfast Club
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
BEST COMEDY / GAME SHOW
- Floor Is Lava
- Impractical Joker
- Kids Say the Darndest Things
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out
- Ridiculousness
BEST HOST
- Nicole Byer: Nailed It!
- Rob Dyrdek: Ridiculousness
- RuPaul: RuPaul’s Drag Race
- T.J. Lavin: The Challenge
- Tiffany Haddish: Kids Say the Darndest Things
BREAKTHROUGH SOCIAL STAR
- Addison Rae
- Bretman Rock
- Charli D’Amelio
- Jalaiah Harmon
- Rickey Thompson
BEST REAL-LIFE MYSTERY OR CRIME SERIES
- Catfish: The TV Show
- Evil Lives Here
- Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
- Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
- Unsolved Mysteries
BEST FIGHT
- Chrishell Stause vs. Christine Quinn: Selling Sunset
- Jackie Goldschneider vs. Teresa Giudice: The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Kandy Muse vs. Tamisha Iman: RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked
- Kourtney Kardashian vs. Kim Kardashian: Keeping Up With The Kardashians
- West Law Roach vs. Guest Judge Dominique Jackson: Legendary
BEST INTERNATIONAL REALITY SERIES
- Acapulco Shore
- Geordie Shore
- Love Island (ITV)
- ¡Nailed it! México
- RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More